The evolution of the Melissa McCarthy comedy has stumbled ahead somewhat with “Spy,” a spook spoof in which the joke, for once, is not that McCarthy is a bumbling lout (see: “Tammy”), but rather than she’s secretly, perhaps even to her, incredibly good at her job. In this case she’s at the CIA, running support […]
Have you had a sandwich at every deli chain in Augusta? Maybe you’ve developed your own hierarchy of sandwiches (like me). If you haven’t, I’ve constructed a definitive guide to choosing your perfect sandwich from the local chains — Blimpie, Subway, Firehouse, Which Wich, Jersey Mikes, Jimmy John’s and the recently opened Jason’s Deli. I […]
It’s hard to believe that more than 15 years have passed since John Berendt’s novel of Savannah intrigue, “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil,” first propelled an unlikely candidate to international stardom. For the past decade, the popularity of The Lady Chablis — the sassy,
It’s only August, but 2016 has been an underwhelming year at the theater. Yes, there’s still plenty of time for a late flourish to finish out the year strong (I’ll be seeing “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” at midnight and keep an eye out for “The Accountant” in October) but judging from what
It was August of 2012 when Steven Moore, Brandon Mears and Ryan McArdle realized their dream of creating the perfect bar. Four years on, and the Indian Queen is sitting pretty on the corner of Monte Sano and Wrightsboro; its log-cabin exterior enhanced by a large, inviting deck and patio area
The members of jam band Umphrey’s McGee believe a live show should involve sight as well as sound. They’ve been committed to giving fans a total sensory experience since the band first formed on the Notre Dame campus in 1997. “We purchased our own intelligent light package and board. It was
Tuesday, January 19th at The Bell Auditorium! Tedeschi Trucks Band! Click Here to order your tickets!
During the video of the band performing their song “Everybody’s Talkin’”, there’s a furious three minutes where the gradually insistent rhythm radiating from Derek Trucks’ guitar visibly gets the other 11 band members moving. Susan Tedeschi takes a step back and gives the stage to her husband —
Last August, the Kenny George Band packed out Sky City on Broad Street for a live show during which they recorded material for their next album. A few months down the line, and “Live at Sky City” is finished and set to be released Friday, December 25. Guitarist and vocalist Scott Rankin said,
Tucked away on Jones Street, Watanut offers handcrafted, gourmet nut mixes. Housed in a two-story brick building, the nut shop is a bit of a newcomer to downtown; its just celebrating its two-year anniversary as a brick and mortar store after nearly a year of operating purely online. But this
Holiday traditions of the CSRA? Among the many parades and tree lightings sits “A Christmas Carol, the Musical,” performed annually by the Augusta Players. Performing two shows over the course of a single weekend, the Augusta Players lead members of the audience through the transformation of
Brandon Ball didn’t develop a love of singing until high school. Even then, if it weren’t for the teachers who also served as his mentors, he might not be where he is today. “I graduated from Butler High School here in Augusta and I studied there with Ladell Fortune. I didn’t really gain the
She calls it her “kit,” and it looks like an ordinary, everyday attaché or personal organizer: a wine-colored leather case with a zipper and two handles. Very few people would guess that when local artist Lou Ann Zimmerman unzips that case it contains a flask full of Jack Daniels and a shot
The progressive rock and jam band Phish certainly has its fans. Among them, Runaway Gin — the world’s most active Phish tribute band. A fixture at the Charleston Pour House where they play every Sunday, the band constantly tours the greater southeast region. Runaway Gin has played many Phish
The Larry Keel Experience is coming to Augusta Thursday, October 15, heading our way from their hometown of Lexington, Virginia, courtesy of Steampowered Entertainment for a night at Surrey Tavern with special guests Clyde’s on Fire. An annual fixture at the Aiken Bluegrass Festival, the
In the 20 years that Athens’ Drive-By Truckers have been in existence, they’ve seen almost the same number of band members come and go. And that’s almost the same as the number of studio albums, live albums, compilations, collaborations and solo albums from Patterson Hood combined. These day,
The countdown has begun. In less than a week, the eighth annual Westobou Festival will begin on September 30, featuring five days filled with art, music, dance, film and fun. The anticipation over this unique arts festival continues to build as this year’s lineup features a variety of different
The Snug — the steakhouse on the corner of Davis and Pleasant Home roads — has recently undergone something of a transformation. New owners, a revised menu and a new lunch service have ushered in a period of change for this traditional date-night restaurant. Tom Sparks and his wife, Christine
Head downtown to Sky City on Broad Street this Friday night and catch the talented, brilliant and easy on the ears Kenny George Band as they record both audio and video of their live performance for a live album expected to be released this fall. The five-member group will be performing songs
The Morris Museum of Art recently wrapped up four week-long summer camps that taught students ages 10-15 the basics of photography and, to celebrate, the campers’ work will be on display in the Art Education Gallery through August 30. A free reception will be held Sunday, August 23, at 1 p.m.
A wall of sound is set to launch across the Savannah River from the Jessye Norman Amphitheatre as Augusta welcomes Moon Taxi for an all-ages show on Thursday, August 20. As the first of the two-part Riverwalk Revival Series, Moon Taxi promises to return with yet another high-energy concert as
When the organizers of the Black Cat Picture Show started throwing around the idea of a film festival last year, they figured they would start small. “I don’t want to say it got away from us, but, at first, I thought it would be the home team,” said Le Chat Noir’s Krys Bailey. “I really […]